Upcoming Events: Late August – Mid October
Saturday August 28 7pm-11pm Skies Revolt/Bangups show -Its a show to help raise funds for The Skies Revolt. They are local boys who have been in the music scene for a loooong time. Never heard their music? Want to know all the words before the show on Saturday? You can download 4 of their albums HERE for free or you can donate for all the quality music. Here is the facebook event to get more up to date details and to RSVP.
Also, by this Saturday Mr. Trevor and soon to be Mrs. Korri will be married for one whole day! They are gettin' hitched on Friday night so if you can't make it to the wedding then at least throw them a congratulations on facebook.
Friday September 3 All Day - UPrising! They are blessing our community with a day full of music, food, and games. Its free so come enjoy a piece of community. Take in downtown Grand Rapids. I know I'm looking forward to this. I'll try and get back to this post and give more details. Its all day and its free, what more do you need to know? A little bit of what the UPrising and Tribe of Judah are up to:
We are trekking around the UP, Michigan, Indiana, and Wisconsin with a one-day FREE music festival with FREE food and games and fellowship. We are teaming up with a few bands and musicians to bring a great event to small, medium, and large communities for nearly two week beginning August 26th and ending on September 9th.
Saturday September 18 9am-Noon Human Trafficking Outreach - This is an event to make the city of Grand Rapids aware of modern slavery. Its an active attempt to get the word out by going around the city that morning in teams to hang posters. Teams will meet at Take Hold at 9am where you will be greeted with fair trade coffee and muffins along with worship from our own Micah Hill. Here is the facebook event for more details and to RSVP.
Wednesday September 22 is the opening day of ArtPrize! Take Hold Church is a venue which means we will be open for the duration of the event which is two weeks long. We need many many volunteers just to dedicate their time to watch over the space while it is open. Opening day is 6pm-10pm, Mon-Thur 5pm-8pm, Fri-Sat noon-10pm, Sun noon-6pm. There will be a volunteer sign up sheet at Take Hold and I'll try to get something going online. Its going to be a blast with a lot of people coming in and out.
Friday October 1 - Sunday October 3 Unified Underground in Davidsonville, MD - Last year five of us ventured out to Maryland to attend Unified Underground which is a weekend full of speakers/seminars, bands, and good old time fellowship. We are making the trek again and would like for 20 of us to go together! Money is due by this Sunday [report to Shane] to make the discount otherwise you can purchase your own ticket online at the website linked above. We will be having a couple vehicles going and have a few hotel rooms reserved already. We want to work with you on the travel accommodations because we want you just to experience the weekend. We grew leaps and bounds together as a group last year and only want more people to have that opportunity. Its truly the highlight trip of my year! Check the website for schedule of events, bands and speakers.
Second Punk Rock Baptism
Mark 1 : 4-8
4 This messenger was John the Baptist. He was in the wilderness and preached that people should be baptized to show that they had repented of their sins and turned to God to be forgiven.5 All of Judea, including all the people of Jerusalem, went out to see and hear John. And when they confessed their sins, he baptized them in the Jordan River. 6 His clothes were woven from coarse camel hair, and he wore a leather belt around his waist. For food he ate locusts and wild honey.
7 John announced: “Someone is coming soon who is greater than I am—so much greater that I’m not even worthy to stoop down like a slave and untie the straps of his sandals. 8 I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit!”
Why punk rock? Because we make do with what we got. We are not near a lake, unable to have a pool or baptismal, but a gallon of water is cheap at the store! We do it on the downtown streets of Grand Rapids to put the "public" in public confession.
Sunday August 22, 2010 our community had our second baptism ever. This past April, on Easter Sunday, we had our first baptism as a congregation and it was special and forever engraved in our memories. This second time around was once again as memorable. Susan, a woman who has joined our community over the summer, gave her life to the Lord exactly four weeks prior. She was obedient and decided to be baptized and shared her testimony with us. Afterwards I'm sure there weren't many dry eyes in the room. It was powerful and the atmosphere was heavy and worshipful. After singing and praying we ventured out onto the street. Shane asked her a few questions and then poured the 64oz of water over her head. Cheering, clapping, and smiles ensued! Everyone gathered around her, laid hands on her, and prayed for her [probably my favorite part!]. Check the video above to experience it for yourself.
CCConference
CCC group photo from Sunday 08/01
A few days have passed by and I think the majority of us have caught up on sleep. It was a packed weekend full of teaching, rawness and honesty, difficult issues in the world, Spirit-filled worship, and amazing fellowship.
We are forever grateful to Julie Slagter, Laura Evans, Wretched, Ed Dobson, Steve Argue, Adam Ferguson, Mirf, and Shane for preparing messages for us to hear and being open about their own personal stories.
Grave Robber and All Became New made long treks from northern and southern Indiana to bless us with times of musical worship but also blessed us with their friendship. Michigan bands Desiring Dead Flesh, The Crowned Virgin, Mountain Goat, Micah Hill, and The Tuffingtons also put their time and talents into the weekend. Everyone was having fun and smiling at the shows and I'll never forget that aspect.
On Sunday evening we had an amazing spaghetti dinner that was donated along with all the sides and drinks! It felt like the high life with such a tasty spread [no offense to our usual hot dog menu] and it was good to have down time just to relax and get to know those around us. The whole weekend there were intense games of four square taking place in the parking lot with long long lines to get in on the game. I'm pretty sure DDF Brian was King the majority of time. There are pictures floating around of him sporting that shiny gold crown.
From the perspective of a volunteer, I got caught up in the details and my responsibilities. As I would sit and listen to the teaching and as I was spending intimate time in worship with my brothers and sisters in Christ I realized how much this weekend was for me. I learned a lot, related to stories, and was fired up by injustices happening in this world. I'm thankful to the Father for the weekend and my new found friends. I'm thankful for the continual push and encouragement to follow Jesus and to become closer to my Creator from every speaker.
We hope to see you next year and for the rest of you that missed it to mark your calendars for next summer. Share any of your experiences here on the blog! We want to hear from you and what you learned.
ps- The group photo above was just a portion of us that were there this weekend. Sorry to all those we missed! A Saturday picture is in order for next year.
Conference Info & Registration
So, lets talk about the nitty gritty details. The conference is right around the corner and we hope to spend the weekend with you, yeah you, and your smiling [or frowny] face. Flyers have said pre-registration is 20 bones and 25 at the door. However, we don't want money to be a hindrance. If you are able to give, then please do. If you want to come but aren't able to come up with the funds we have some scholarships. E-mail Shane and we'll get you taken care of.
You will have until 5pm Friday July 30 to pre-register. Just click the donate button above and in the note area please include:
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Please bring your ID to the conference so that we can verify that its really you! Registration begins at noon on Saturday 07/31!
Also, anyone who is interested in donating scholarships for others to attend can do so with this button as well. In the note specify 'Scholarships'.
Counter-Culture Conference
CONFERENCE 2010
SATURDAY, JULY 31 & SUNDAY, AUGUST 1
CCC 2010:
Jesus lived a counter-culture life...didn't he? This conference will not ask you to cut yourself off from society and live in a commune with other Christians. This conference will not persuade you to quit your job and hop trains. This conference will not tempt you to abandon your responsibilities and forget the status quo. However, during this conference we will be exploring the radical teachings and nature bending actions of Jesus Christ. Who was he? Who is he? What do his counter-cultural teachings and actions mean for us today? We want to get close to Jesus. We want to take one step closer to him with you. Are you interested in understanding more about him? Do you want to engage in conversation about him? If so...please join us...we will travel toward him together.
SPEAKERS:
>Ed Dobson - http://www.livingjesusly.com
>Steve Argue - http://www.stevenargue.com/Site/Welcome.html
>Julie Slagter - https://julieslagter.wordpress.com
>Shane Cox - http://facebook.com/saint777shane
MUSIC:
>Grave Robber - http://www.myspace.com/graverobberpunk
>All Became New - http://www.myspace.com/allbecamenew
>The Crowned Virgin - http://www.myspace.com/thecrownedvirgin
>Desiring Dead Flesh - http://www.myspace.com/desiringdeadflesh
>The Tuffingtons - http://www.myspace.com/thetuffingtons
>Micah Hill - http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=85800163
BREAK OUTS:
>"Wretched" (from Grave Robber)
>"Mirf" (from Skelletones)
>Laura Evans (from Suicide Prevention)
>Adam Ferguson (from Not 4 Sale)
SATURDAY SCHEDULE:
* 12:00 pm - Registration/Check In
* 2:00 pm - Main Session 1
* 4:00 pm - Break Out Sessions
* 5:30 pm - Break for Dinner
* 7:00 pm - Main Session 2
* 9:00 pm - Concert
SUNDAY SCHEDULE:
* 9:00 am - Continental Breakfast (Provided)
* 10:00 am - Prayer Walk
* 10:45 am - Worship Service
* 12:00 pm - Break for Lunch
* 2:00 pm - Main Session 3
* 4:00 pm - Break Out Sessions
* 5:30 pm - Agape Dinner (Provided)
* 7:00 pm - Main Session 4
* 9:00 pm - Concert
COUNTER-CULTURE CHRIST:
Many of the people...believed in Jesus...but some went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done. Then the leading priests and Pharisees called the high council together. “What are we going to do?” they asked each other. “This man certainly performs many miraculous signs. If we allow him to go on like this, soon everyone will believe in him. Then the Roman army will come and destroy both our Temple and our nation.” Caiaphas, who was high priest at that time, said, “You don’t know what you’re talking about! You don’t realize that it’s better for you that one man should die for the people than for the whole nation to be destroyed.” He did not say this on his own; as high priest at that time he was led to prophesy that Jesus would die for the entire nation. And not only for that nation, but to bring together and unite all the children of God scattered around the world. So from that time on, the Jewish leaders began to plot Jesus’ death. -John 11:45-53
GOSPEL READING PLAN:
>Wed. July 14 - Mark 1
>Thur. July 15 - Mark 2
>Fri. July 16 - Mark 3
>Sat. July 17 - Mark 4
>Sun. July 18 - Mark 5
>Mon. July 19 - Mark 6
>Tue. July 20 - Mark 7
>Wed. July 21 - Mark 8
>Thur. July 22 - Mark 9
>Fri. July 23 - Mark 10
>Sat. July 24 - Mark 11
>Sun. July 25 - Mark 12
>Mon. July 26 - Mark 13
>Tue. July 27 - Mark 14
>Wed. July 28 - Mark 15
>Thur. July 29 - Mark 16
COST:
>Two Days = $20.00 (donation includes evening shows)
>One Day = $10.00 (donation includes evening show)
>Saturday Show (9 pm) = $5.00
>Sunday Show (9 pm) = $5.00
REGISTRATION*:
>In Person @ Take Hold Church (222 S. Division Ave. Grand Rapids, MI 49503)
>Email your attendance confirmation to shane@takeholdchurch.org
>At the door on Saturday afternoon
*Please pre-register so we know how to host you and others.
PARKING:
>FREE on Division and Sheldon Street
>FREE in the Goodwill parking lot (Saturday after 5 pm)
>$ parking garage on the corner of Ionia/Cherry St.
FEEDBACK:
Any Questions? Comments? Concerns?
Feel free to contact shane@takeholdchurch.org
Fields of Mudan
TONIGHT:
We will be viewing this movie...
Fields of Mudan: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0447106
Worship @ 7:00 pm
Celebrate the Arts
THIS WEEKEND!!!
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FRIDAY:
Festival of the Arts 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
http://www.festivalgr.org (downtown GR)
&
Freedom House 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Prayer/Praise - 222 S. Division
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SATURDAY:
Festival of the Arts 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
&
Avenue of the Arts Market 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Heartside District (on Division)
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SUNDAY:
Festival of the Arts 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
&
Take Hold's 1st Birthday
Worship/Party 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Movie Mayhem 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
New Gathering Space
We have a new gathering space!
Take Hold Church
222 S. Division Ave.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Come and worship with us!
Sundays @ 7:00 pm
April 23-25 // 2010
This weekend's stuff & things...
Friday:
The Take Hold space will be open from noon-close for coffee, tea, wi-fi, and hangout. Stop by and say "hi".
Saturday:
We will meet at Heartside Park at 8:45 am to participate in the Heartside Cleansweep. There will be a FREE lunch for all volunteers. This event will finish around 1:00 pm. Then, we will be leaving GR (around 2:00 pm) to travel to Detroit to see Sleeping Giant play at Harpos venue. The cost for this show will be $15.00 for tickets, $5.00 for gas, and whatever else you want to spend $ on (food, merch, etc.).
Sunday:
The Take Hold space will be open at noon for coffee, tea, wi-fi, and hangout. Then, we will gather (at the space) at 5:00 and walk from our space to the DeVos Center. We will gather with other Grand Rapids churches to pray for our beautiful city. This prayer event is FREE!!!
Gathering Grand Rapids: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=182731187354&ref=ts
Hope you can join us for some/all of these things! I love you all.
In Him,
Shane
Open Mic Night
Sunday, April 18th
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
We will be hosting another Open Mic Night. Sign up will begin Friday, April 16th @ noon and will go until Sunday, April 17 @ 7:00 pm. Please sign up in advance if you would like to perform.
Featuring local artists* (you) sharing...
>music
>poetry
>spoken word
>lyrics
>stories
>art
>etc.
*artists: Please come by the take hold space (133 S. Division Ave) to sign up.
We will also be serving $1 coffee, tea, cocoa, cold drinks, snacks, etc.
sign up // show up // listen up // speak up
<all ages welcome>
questions?
contact #takeholdchurch or shane cox
We hope to experience the evening with you.
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=103584496350355